Nintendo Chatter

[Smues]

I'm just getting updates on Twitter. Could someone watching th press conference explain what Nintendo TVii is?

 

[Smues]

I'm not sure which is more of a shock: that we're getting a Nintendo console before Japan, or that a video game console is actually going to come with an HDMI cable. My mind is blown.

 

[treble]

I know!

There's not one launch game that I really want to play, but I know if I see one in a store I'll buy it.

 

[jimmy no nose]

I'm just getting updates on Twitter. Could someone watching th press conference explain what Nintendo TVii is?

I think the simplest explanation is just that it's their take on Smart TV features. Uses the controller as a second screen and links through your cable system, DVR, Netflix/Hulu/Amazon, etc.

I'm not sure which is more of a shock: that we're getting a Nintendo console before Japan, or that a video game console is actually going to come with an HDMI cable. My mind is blown.

I think it was the same with the first Wii. Close to the same dates even. They pushed it in the US in time for Black Friday then launched in Japan in early December.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

TVii - http://kotaku.com/5942936/nintendo-unveils-nintendo-tvii-app-for-wii-u

 

[vivisectvi]

Pre-orders are open on gamestop.com ...now if only gamestop.ca would update their damn site!

 

[Smues]

I went ahead and pre-ordered just to get it in. I expect a few weeks prior to get an e-mail that says Sorry but due to higher than anticipated demand/lower than anticipated supply you aren't getting one, and then I go play the midnight lottery. But this at least gives me the illusion of getting one the week of launch.

Also if Amazon puts up pre-orders and I can get in on that I'll cancel the fuck out of my Gamestop one. I'd rather Amazon get my money.

 

[vivisectvi]

Looks like bestbuy.ca is the only outlet to have their Canadian pre-order shit together so far.

 

[Mattdotcom]

Deluxe (Black 32 GB console, black controller pad, HDMI cable, charging cradle, AC adaptor, sensor bar, Nintendo Land) - $349.99

The hardcore gamers want Nintendo Land

 

[Star Ocean 2]

There really should be an actual Nintendo Land. A real theme park. All the sections are set: you got Donkey Kong Country with the rafting ride and a jungle playland, the Mushroom Kingdom with a Bowser roller coaster and a Mario Kart racing ride, then there's the Pokemon section for the kiddies. Throw in a Star Fox motion ride and some Metroid shooter thing, and Disneyland's got nothing on that.

 

[Smues]

Wii U owners can wirelessly transfer content such as Miis, and WiiWare and Virtual Console games to their Wii U systems. Both systems will need to be connected to the Internet and the Wii U will need an SD card to facilitate the transfer. The process is very similar to transferring content from Nintendo DS to Nintendo 3DS or from Nintendo 3DS to Nintendo 3DS XL

 

[DrVenkman PhD]

I don't know how to do either of those things, but I do have internet and an SD card (all my of VC games are on one).

 

[BUTT]

Yeah, I'll be waiting to pick this up. I do want that new Mario game but with the system priced at $350 (I'm not getting the tard pack) and the game at $60, plus tax, that's $434 just to play Mario. And with ONE other Wii U exclusive announced that I'm interested in (Pikmin 3), I can and will wait until the price drops or I can score a good deal on it. And I think that price drop is inevitable as this system is not even going to come close to Wii-level popularity. And no online multiplayer for the Mario game is so lame.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

I put in a pre-order for the Deluxe. I'll consider it my Christmas present to myself.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

Also, Mario BART:

 

[vivisectvi]

I put in a pre-order for the Deluxe. I'll consider it my Christmas present to myself.

Ditto. I misunderstood BUTT's comment about the $350 package.

Anyway, I put down the pre-order for the deluxe, Mario & ZombieU. I was thinking of going for the Avengers game as well, but I need to see more.

Does anyone think that we'll actually get a localization of the Dragon Quest X MMO for Wii U? I know they are making a new version of it for the new console and was hoping this time around we'd actually get it on this side of the Pacific!

 

[Thoth]

I was mad that I couldn't preorder in the US on Amazon, then I found out Amazon never stocked the 3DS XL, and no longer stocks the 3DS. HUH.

 

[BUTT]

During an interview with Game Informer, Shigeru Miyamoto was asked several "burning" questions about the Super Mario lore. Questions like "Is Mario and Luigi's last name really Mario?" (the answer's no) and "Does Mario dye his hair brown?" (the answer is again...no). But one Q&A got my attention; Game Informer asked "In Super Mario Bros. 3, the Koopalings were suppose to be Bowser's children. But there's also Bowser Jr. Are they all his kids, and are they all from different mothers? Is Bowser Jr. a Koopaling?" To which Shigeru Miyamoto responded,

"Our current story is that the seven Koopalings are not Bowser's children. Bower's only child is Bowser Jr. and we don't know who the the mother is."

 

[AntiLeaf33]

If they are looking to go neck and neck with the PS3 and the 360, then how are they only coming out with 8 GB and 32GB hard drives for the WiiU? Seems really small considering the other systems are offering hundreds of GB with their consoles. Sure, maybe game saves will be small, but if they want a thriving online community with DLC and downloadable games, then that isn't going to last very long.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

You can buy/provide your own external hard drive to hook up to it.

 

[DrVenkman PhD]

During an interview with Game Informer, Shigeru Miyamoto was asked several "burning" questions about the Super Mario lore. Questions like "Is Mario and Luigi's last name really Mario?" (the answer's no) and "Does Mario dye his hair brown?" (the answer is again...no). But one Q&A got my attention; Game Informer asked "In Super Mario Bros. 3, the Koopalings were suppose to be Bowser's children. But there's also Bowser Jr. Are they all his kids, and are they all from different mothers? Is Bowser Jr. a Koopaling?" To which Shigeru Miyamoto responded,

"Our current story is that the seven Koopalings are not Bowser's children. Bower's only child is Bowser Jr. and we don't know who the the mother is."

Perhaps the Koopalings are just koopas that were exposed to some sort of mushroom kingdom ooze and developed humanoid, teenage qualities.

 

[jimmy no nose]

Best Buy and GameStop are both sold out of deluxe preorders. If anyone's still looking try Toys R Us.

 

[Mattdotcom]

During an interview with Game Informer, Shigeru Miyamoto was asked several "burning" questions about the Super Mario lore. Questions like "Is Mario and Luigi's last name really Mario?" (the answer's no) and "Does Mario dye his hair brown?" (the answer is again...no). But one Q&A got my attention; Game Informer asked "In Super Mario Bros. 3, the Koopalings were suppose to be Bowser's children. But there's also Bowser Jr. Are they all his kids, and are they all from different mothers? Is Bowser Jr. a Koopaling?" To which Shigeru Miyamoto responded,

"Our current story is that the seven Koopalings are not Bowser's children. Bower's only child is Bowser Jr. and we don't know who the the mother is."

First the special editions, now this. Shiggy is raping my childhood.

 

[Kageho]

Easy to explain really. Bowser adopted all the kids that aren't Bowser Jr. I mean, after all, that does sound like a softy like him, as I could totally see him doing that. Sure they must help him with his world domination, but they probably get a kick out of it. And it would also explain why Bowser Jr. is such a brat, since he feels like daddy doesn't give him enough love.

Aw crap, this is going to be another Mario sub-series, isn't it? Damn you Shigeru, damn you.

 

[Haws Bah Gawd]

Picked up the 3DS XL this afternoon. So far, I'm enjoying it infinitely more than the standard 3DS as far as comfort is concerned. Sometimes it sucks to have giant gorilla hands.

 

[Sabre]

Indeed, i find the larger console far superior. Dont like the extended polygons tho, some games looks jaggy as fook, but its still great.

 

[MFer]

Did you guys trade in the original 3DS? Reminds me of when I had both the Game Boy Advance and the GBA SP.

 

[Smues]

I want the bigger one, but I can't really justify it at this point in time. Does anyone know if in addition to transferring purchases over if you can transfer Find Mii and Puzzle Swap(or whatever that one is called) progress? Because having to re-get all those fucking hats and pieces again will not be conducive to me getting the XL.

 

[Thoth]

Your Mii Street Plaza progress transfers over. I haven't upgraded because I have a number of accessories that only fit the 3DS. I think that's my only reason.

 

[Haws Bah Gawd]

I haven't really seen any accessories for the 3DSXL. My area must be overloaded with accessories for the original 3DS. A carrying case of some sort would be nice, instead of just sticking the thing in my pocket.